Easy, Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken
Tender roasted chicken with golden crispy skin, sweet roasted garlic, and fresh herbs. A simple French-inspired dinner packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil (optional for easy cleanup)
2½ to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken (thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters)
¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
20 to 25 garlic cloves, whole
Small bunch fresh thyme
3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
Optional White Wine Substitute
Juice of 1 lemon
Additional chicken broth to equal ½ cup total liquid
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
Line a large casserole dish or roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil if desired for easier cleanup.
Step 2: Prepare the Aromatics
Spread the sliced shallots evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish.
Scatter about half of the garlic cloves over the shallots.
Add fresh thyme and rosemary evenly throughout the pan.
Step 3: Season the Chicken
Place the chicken pieces on top of the shallots and garlic.
Drizzle both sides generously with avocado oil or olive oil.
Season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Arrange the chicken skin-side up in a single layer.
Sprinkle additional thyme over the chicken and tuck the remaining garlic cloves between the pieces.
Step 4: Add the Liquid
Pour the chicken broth and white wine around the edges of the pan.
Avoid pouring directly over the chicken to prevent washing away the seasonings.
If using the wine substitute, combine lemon juice with enough chicken broth to make ½ cup and use in place of the wine.
Step 5: Roast the Chicken
Roast uncovered for approximately 1 hour, or until:
The chicken skin is golden brown and crispy
The internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
For extra-crispy skin, switch the oven to broil during the final 5 to 7 minutes of cooking.
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Remove the chicken from the oven.
Spoon some of the flavorful garlic-herb pan sauce over the chicken while keeping the skin crisp.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Whole roasted garlic becomes soft, sweet, and spreadable after roasting.
Bone-in, skin-on chicken provides the best flavor and helps keep the meat juicy.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even roasting and crispy skin.
Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are excellent wine choices for this recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat uncovered in the oven to help maintain crispy skin.
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